At a glance
Reported students
429
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
George Welch Elementary School: 429 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 462
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.09
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about George Welch Elementary School
George Welch Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in West Monroe. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Ouachita Parish. NCES reports 429 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.2%) and Black (5.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking George Welch Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.06 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.06
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.03
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.26
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.53
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.2%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black5.8%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ouachita Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
430 reported students
Calhoun Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
420 reported students
Kiroli Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Robinson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
374 reported students
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Swartz Upper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
350 reported students
Public schools near George Welch Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 643 | 0.9 mi |
| Kiroli Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 450 | 2 mi |
| Highland Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 263 | 2.6 mi |
| Drew Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 537 | 2.9 mi |
| Boley Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 279 | 3.6 mi |
| Riser Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 313 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Welch Elementary School
What grades does George Welch Elementary School serve?
George Welch Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ouachita Parish.
How many students attend George Welch Elementary School?
George Welch Elementary School reported 429 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 462 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Welch Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 429 students and 24.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is George Welch Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Welch Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ouachita Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of George Welch Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is George Welch Elementary School in?
George Welch Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish, based in West Monroe, LA, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George Welch Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Claiborne School (0.9 mi), Kiroli Elementary School (2 mi), Highland Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.